RN Team Lead - Eisenberg 93/94 - Bone Marrow Transplant

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

12d • $48 - $71

About The Position

The RN Team Lead serves as a formal and informal leader on the Bone Marrow Transplant/Hematology unit and collaborates with management staff in daily planning and coordination of the work unit. The role coordinates nursing care, delegates patient care based on staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources, and may provide direct clinical care. The Team Lead supports professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care, including patient and family education and transitions of care. The role functions within the Mayo Nursing Care Model and is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for RN practice.

The unit cares for patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplants and peripheral stem cell infusions. Patients may receive care at different stages, from diagnosis and active treatment through recovery or end of life, and may be followed as hospital-based outpatients before and after transplant. The unit has a HEPA air filtration system designed to protect immunosuppressed patients. Nursing services include care related to apheresis and marrow-harvest preparatory regimens, chemotherapy, blood transfusions, intensive supportive therapies, and stem cell and marrow infusions. Emotional support and patient/family teaching are important components of care. The unit also participates in individual and group cancer research programs as part of the Mayo Cancer Center.

The Team Lead provides leadership through staff development, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvement, and participation in evidence-based practice and research. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Applicants must be current employees within the work unit.
• Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
• BLS certification valid for 90 days after the start date; accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Entry-level associate-degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must provide documented evidence of completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management staff to plan and coordinate the daily work of the assigned unit.
• Delegate patient care according to staff skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients within the Mayo Nursing Care Model.
• Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
• Develop staff, teach, and precept.
• Participate in committee work, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.
• Provide direct clinical care when required.
• Provide nursing care for bone marrow transplant and hematology patients, including care involving chemotherapy, transfusions, supportive therapies, and stem cell or marrow infusions.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree